May 22, 2026 – Multi-platinum artist Russ releases his new single 'Can We Just', available now on all streaming platforms. The track marks the first in a series of regular releases leading into his forthcoming deluxe album, ‘The Elephant & The Rider’ later this year.
Direct and emotionally charged, ‘Can We Just’ showcases Russ’ signature combination of intimacy and honesty. Set over a slow-burning track produced by Russ himself, the record captures the raw chemistry and vulnerability central to his songwriting.
“I wanna lay you down and take my time, baby, trace your lines with your waist on mine. If it isn’t too much trouble, put your phone on mute…”
The single arrives as anticipation around Russ’ upcoming deluxe album continues to build through a series of exclusive listening sessions hosted by the artist himself. Following recent releases including ‘Recognize’, ‘Shut Me Up’ with Big Sean, ‘Stay’, ‘I Want You’, ‘Clue’, and ‘Do You Feel The Same’, Russ is now entering the next phase of the rollout with ‘Can We Just’, paving the way toward the full deluxe album arriving later this year.
Alongside the music rollout, Russ has been giving audiences an early preview of unreleased material while creating direct, in-person connections with fans, having already hosted intimate fan sessions in Austin, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Madrid, and Barcelona. Additional stops are expected across the summer, with these often revealed at the last minute through his Instagram.
‘The Elephant & The Rider’ release schedule also marks a return to the formula that first propelled Russ’ rise. With consistency, independence, and direct fan engagement at its core, Russ is tapping back into the relentless grind and high-frequency approach that helped build his global fanbase from the ground up.
Ahead of the release, Russ also shared a personal message with fans on Instagram, offering insight into both his creative process and the intention behind this next run of music:
“There are songs that are designed around a moment, and there are moments that are extracted from a complete song. I write complete songs. In this TikTok era, all artists hope a moment gets extracted. But never make songs that are designed around a moment. Those aren’t songs. Those are cheap, disingenuous attempts at commercial success. I market and promote my music with snippets cuz I wanna get people excited, but my songs require context to hear the whole song to get the full vibe. Everything I write is about my life and my experiences.”
“I wanna lay you down and take my time, baby, trace your lines with your waist on mine. If it isn’t too much trouble, put your phone on mute…”
The single arrives as anticipation around Russ’ upcoming deluxe album continues to build through a series of exclusive listening sessions hosted by the artist himself. Following recent releases including ‘Recognize’, ‘Shut Me Up’ with Big Sean, ‘Stay’, ‘I Want You’, ‘Clue’, and ‘Do You Feel The Same’, Russ is now entering the next phase of the rollout with ‘Can We Just’, paving the way toward the full deluxe album arriving later this year.
Alongside the music rollout, Russ has been giving audiences an early preview of unreleased material while creating direct, in-person connections with fans, having already hosted intimate fan sessions in Austin, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Madrid, and Barcelona. Additional stops are expected across the summer, with these often revealed at the last minute through his Instagram.
‘The Elephant & The Rider’ release schedule also marks a return to the formula that first propelled Russ’ rise. With consistency, independence, and direct fan engagement at its core, Russ is tapping back into the relentless grind and high-frequency approach that helped build his global fanbase from the ground up.
Ahead of the release, Russ also shared a personal message with fans on Instagram, offering insight into both his creative process and the intention behind this next run of music:
“There are songs that are designed around a moment, and there are moments that are extracted from a complete song. I write complete songs. In this TikTok era, all artists hope a moment gets extracted. But never make songs that are designed around a moment. Those aren’t songs. Those are cheap, disingenuous attempts at commercial success. I market and promote my music with snippets cuz I wanna get people excited, but my songs require context to hear the whole song to get the full vibe. Everything I write is about my life and my experiences.”
‘Can We Just' is available now on all streaming platforms.
About Russ
Backed by 22 billion streams and 35 million singles sold, multi-platinum artist, producer, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Russ has built a blueprint for modern creative independence. Known for writing, producing, and mixing his own catalog, his self-made approach led to chart-topping albums like There’s Really A Wolf and SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE. Globally, he’s sold out iconic venues including the O2 Arena, Crypto.com Arena, and the Hollywood Bowl, with standout performances at festivals such as Coachella and Soundstorm. In 2022, he expanded his executive footprint with the relaunch of DIEMON, his own independent label. Russ has also entered the consumer goods space with Palermo, his forthcoming haircare brand. Across music, literature, and film, Russ continues to champion independence, emotional intelligence, and long-term creative ownership.
Backed by 22 billion streams and 35 million singles sold, multi-platinum artist, producer, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Russ has built a blueprint for modern creative independence. Known for writing, producing, and mixing his own catalog, his self-made approach led to chart-topping albums like There’s Really A Wolf and SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE. Globally, he’s sold out iconic venues including the O2 Arena, Crypto.com Arena, and the Hollywood Bowl, with standout performances at festivals such as Coachella and Soundstorm. In 2022, he expanded his executive footprint with the relaunch of DIEMON, his own independent label. Russ has also entered the consumer goods space with Palermo, his forthcoming haircare brand. Across music, literature, and film, Russ continues to champion independence, emotional intelligence, and long-term creative ownership.
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